The pinnacle of the K2 line is their K2 FIT 84 Boa Inline Skates. These are the skates that offer it all. From easy lacing to comfort to speedy wheels, these are the skates that make the recreational, working-out skater love what they do.For starters, ... Read More

Designed with a low center of gravity for balance and control the Rollerblade Spitfire XT is a great choice for your little divas first skate. The Spitfire is totally comfortable with an easy closure system that even your daughter can close. This skate... Read More

The K2 Charm X Boa is a top notch girl's inline skate offering many of the same features found on K2's adult skates. Let's start with the closure system; offering the Boa closure with a specially made Boa cuff you have one of the easiest and best worki... Read More

The K2 F.I.T. Pro 84 is a go to skate for the fitness skater looking for ample features at a great price. Wrapped up in some of the top features found on K2 skates, the F.I.T. Pro 84 is ready to take your skating enjoyment to the next levelWhether you'... Read More

The K2 Alexis Boa Inline Skates offer the stability, comfort, fit and performance you want in a fitness skate. You want it? This skate's got it! Starting with the Boa Lacing System, the Alexis offers you the ease of dialing in your perfect fit and feel... Read More

The 5th Element B2-100 Inline Skates are the perfect pair of skates for your young guy. He will love these inline skates that are sure to keep his feet comfortable as he continues to pick up the skills to become an awesome skater. There is a buckle, ... Read More

If you're looking for a solid pair of comfortable skates then the 5th Element Panther XT Inline Skates are the ones for you. Priced just right with a ton of features to provide you with stellar performance, there's just nothing like these awesome skat... Read More

The 5th Element G2-100 Inline Skates are the perfect pair of skates for your young girl who loves feel the wind blow through her hair on those sun-filled summer days. She will love these inline skates that are sure to keep her feet comfortable as she ... Read More

Check out the K2 Kinetic 80 women's inline skates from K2! You'll find some of K2's best tech on this wallet friendly skate including K2's softboot, stability plus cuff, and quick speedlace closure system. The softboot is going to offer a great fit whi... Read More

Literally the best bang for your buck, the 5th Element Lynx LX Inline Skates are a slick looking, stylish and well constructed skate when you're looking to go out and have fun while perfecting your skills. It has a subtle yet cool style and the comfor... Read More

Inline skating is supposed to be fun, and when getting your child his first skate you want the best. The best is what you get when you get him the Rollerblade Spitfire XT inline skates. The Spitfire XT is lightweight and will expand up to four sizes so... Read More

The K2 Kinetic 78 women's inline skate is the introductory skate in K2's line up making it great for beginner or first time skaters. The comfort of K2's original Softboot technology offers a warm hug for hours of skating enjoyment. An antimicrobial foo... Read More

Made to be quick and maneuverable with the 5th Element ST-80 Urban Inline Skates. You will be able to snake through obstacles on the streets and through the park. If your playground is the concrete jungle then these skates were made for you. The 5th... Read More

The K2 Kinetic 78 inline skate is the introductory skate in K2's line up which makes them a great pair of skates for first timers or beginner to intermediate skaters looking for a great deal. The comfort of K2's original Softboot technology might just... Read More

The Rollerblade Macroblade 84 ALU Inline Skates are great performance recreational skates when you want something more than just to cruise around. These skates have lots of great features to keep you comfortable, rolling fast and performing at your bes... Read More

Great for a new skater that is looking to excel at the sport comes the K2 Marlee Adjustable skates. These cute skates that every girl will want to skate on.These adjustable skates move up five sizes so that as your child's foot grow, you can increase t... Read More

The K2 Alexis Pro 84 inline skates offer great performance and comfort for those looking for a fitness skate to take their skating to the next level. Great for taking on some light training or for skating up to the local ice cream shop, the Alexis Pro ... Read More

The Rollerblade RB 80 Urban Inline Skates is for the entry-level and beginner skater looking for a great urban skate without the high price tag. These skates are built with a vented and molded shell to ensure they are strong but still allow air to flo... Read More

The K2 VO2 90 Pro is great for the skater looking for speed and smoothness in a skate that is also quick and easy to put on, and comfortable for hours.With the K2 V02 90 Pro skates you are skating with the top of the line offered from K2. ILQ-9 Bearing... Read More

Get increased bang for your buck, the 5th Element Stella Inline Skates are a slick looking, stylish and well-constructed skate when you're looking to go out and have fun while perfecting your skills. It has a subtle yet cool style and the comforts to m... Read More

There is not a place around that you would not consider your playground. From the urban streets to the suburban parks all the way to college campuses, concrete everywhere beware. With an urban skate like the new Rollerblade Metroblade GM Inline Skate... Read More

The Rollerblade Maxxum 100 Urban Inline Skates are the ultimate hybrid of urban skates offering a combination of superior lateral support, comfortable padded liners, and a versatile wheel setup that can be used for commuting, cruising, or training. The... Read More

The K2 Raider Kids Inline Skates are great for the new young rider who you want to excel at the sport of skating and plan for them to skate for years to come.These adjustable skates move up five sizes so that as your child's foot grow, you can increase... Read More

The Rollerblade Twister 80 Urban Inline Skates are made to be quick and maneuverable so you can skate between obstacles on the streets and through the park. If your playground is the concrete jungle then these skates were made for you. Back again for a... Read More

A Quick Overview of Inline Skates

When shopping for inline skates, the selection out there can be a bit daunting. Here at inlineskates.com we understand that and want to help. Inline skating can be fun for people of all ages and it’s a great way to exercise. So here are a few tips to think about when choosing a pair of skates to fit your needs.

Comfort and fit

When it comes to comfort and fit, liners are going to be very important. Being that the liners are the part of the skate that makes direct contact with your foot, you may want to invest in better liners. Less expensive skates tend to come with standard liners that primarily use foam to fit your foot. A step above standard liners are auto-fit liners, which incorporate pads of gel to conform better to your foot. Then there are memory fit liners, which are very similar to auto-fit liners, but as the name suggests, memory fit liners remember the contours of your foot so your inline skates learn the form of your foot over time. And finally, there are heat moldable liners that can be taken to a skate shop and molded to your feet from heating and cooling. These liners will give you the best fit.

Closure systems

Another component that will change up the fit of your skates is the closure system. There are a few different types of closure systems, the first of which is standard lacing. Standard lacing is generally not the only form of closure on inline skates, it is usually paired with buckles or Velcro straps. Ratchet buckles used to be a very popular form of closure, but now they are also typically used in tandem with another system. Finally there is the quick lace system which uses a pull string to tighten your skates, this is one of the most convenient systems for quick on and off. The latest thing in skate closure technology is found on certain K2 skates. Select models of K2 inlines now offer a Boa closure system that works as a spinning dial mechanism which pulls on a cable like lacing system.

Wheels and bearings

Wheels and bearings can make or break your skates. Be sure to check out the size of the wheels on your skates. Different types of skates use different sizes of wheels, but in general, the larger the wheel size, the faster the wheels go, while smaller wheels are better for maneuvering. Bearings are also an important part of your skates as they determine the smoothness of your ride. In general, inline skate bearings use the ABEC system to rate how smooth the bearings are. The ABEC system rates from 1 to 9, the higher the number the better the bearing and therefore the smoother the ride.

Brakes

Before you purchase your skates, you probably should check out the brakes. Certain types of skates like hockey skates or aggressive skates don’t come with brakes at all. But most recreational skates do have brakes, either traditional brakes or ABT brakes. Traditional brakes are typically attached to the right skate behind the back wheel, allowing you to tip your foot backwards to brake. ABT brakes are found on Rollerblade skates and these brakes include and arm that goes up the back of the skate allowing you to slide your foot forward to initiate the brake. This system is better for beginner skaters.

Now that you know a bit more about inlines, check out our selection here at inlineskates.com and find the right pair for your needs.

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